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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.71, 384.65 and 160.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.71, 384.65 and 160.69 is: 221.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.71 : 384.65 = 160.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.71/384.65 = 160.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.71x = 384.65 × 160.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.71x = 61,807.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,807.64/278.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.77

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